Seahawks Super Bowl Champs: PFF's Top 101 Underwhelmed?

The 2025 NFL season concluded with the Seattle Seahawks hoisting the Super Bowl LX trophy, prompting discussions about their players' recognition on Pro Football Focus' Top 101 list. Four Seahawks landed in the bottom half of the rankings, sparking debate about whether their placement is justified.

Safety Love, acknowledged for his strong performance over the final eight games, allowed only five receptions on 15 targets and secured an interception in the Super Bowl. His 82.7 PFF coverage grade ranked fifth among safeties, though his missed time impacted his overall ranking.

Defensive player Lawrence received a 'Just Right' evaluation, contributing three forced fumbles, three recoveries, and two defensive touchdowns. While not a premier pass-rusher, he excelled in stopping the run and making crucial plays for the Seahawks.

Quarterback Darnold's season was a tale of two halves. He was an MVP candidate early on before leading the league in turnovers with 20. However, he finished strong with 4,048 passing yards and a 99.1 passer rating. Notably, he committed no turnovers in the playoffs, completing 56 of 91 passes for 672 yards and five touchdowns en route to a Super Bowl win.

Nose tackle Byron Murphy II, considered potentially the best lineman on the Seahawks' top-ranked interior defensive line, was ranked surprisingly low at 93. Despite facing significant attention, he recorded 7.0 sacks and nine tackles for loss, solidifying his role as a premier run defender and earning Second Team All-Pro honors.